Parish newsletter · 16 February 2025

This is a historical edition. Dates, notices, service times and contact details are reproduced as published at the time. Please consult the latest newsletter for current information.

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February:

Month of the
Holy Family

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Diocese of Northampton. Parishes of:

Our Lady of Walsingham

and St John Ogilvie, Corb y

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Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Perry, Episcopal Vicar

E: parish.ourladyofwalsingham@northamptondiocese.org
Website: ourladyofwalsinghamcorby.org
Parish Secretary: Mrs Maggie Cleary
Parish Office Tel.: 01536 203121
Parish Office: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday between 9am and 12:30pm

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please ring:

Our Lady of Walsingham Parish: Caroline - 07947485935
St John Ogilvie Parish: Kirsty - 07956363869
Diocesan Safeguarding Office: Danielle - 01604 723514

Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School:

Head: Mrs M. Hayes Email: office@olw.cor.olicatschool.org
Tel.: 01536 203805 Website: www.ourladys.co.uk

Sr Philomena Benedict & Fr Richard Ounsworth

(both of whom are Dominicans from our Diocese)
will join us from midday on Saturday, 31st May
for an afternoon gathering with Holy Mass, the
Rosary, Confession, Spiritual Talks, refreshments
and much more! PLEASE SAVE THE DATE.

Liturgies: St John Ogilvie Church

Sun., 16th February: ORDINARY SUNDAY: SIX
Parish Mass Book: Page 139
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Teresa Kelly, RIP

Fri., 21st February: Votive of the Jubilee Year
9:05am Holy Rosary
9:30am MASS
Intention: Eamon Cuddy, RIP
Intention: Sanctuary petition slip intentions
10:00am Sacrament of Confession

Sun., 23rd February: ORDINARY SUNDAY: SEVEN
Parish Mass Book: Page 141
5:00pm MASS
Intention: To be announced

Liturgies:

Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sun., 16th February: ORDINARY SUNDAY: SIX
Parish Mass Book: Page 139
5:30pm VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
Intention: Patrick McDaid, RIP (A)
8:30am MASS
Intention: Mary Kitson: Intention
Intention: pro populo
10:00am MASS
Intention: Anne Mellon, RIP

Mon., 17th February: Votive of the Jubilee Year
9:30am MASS
Intention: Janet & Deborah Murray, RIP
Intention: Eamonn Norton (80) & Eamonn
McCauley (65): Birthdays

Tues., 18th February: Votive of the Jubilee Year
9:30am MASS
Intention: Richard Mason, RIP (A)
Intention: Knights of St Columba
11:00am MASS at Seagrave Care Home
Intention: Residents, staff and visitors

Wed., 19th February: Votive of the Jubilee Year
9:30am MASS
Intention: Margaret Carroll, RIP (A)
Intention: Alice Kerr, Special Intention
10:00am ✝ Rosary in the Holy House

Thu., 20th February: Votive of the Jubilee Year
9:30am MASS
Intention: Marie Mason: 80th Birthday
Intention: Fay Reilly, Intention

Sat., 22nd February: Feast of St Peter’s Chair
9:30am MASS
Intention: Eamonn Norton: 80th Birthday
Thanksgiving
Intention: Holy House petition slips: Int.
10:00am Eucharistic Exposition & Rosary
10:00am Sacrament of Confession

Sun., 23rd February: ORDINARY SUNDAY: SEVEN
Parish Mass Book: Page 141
5:30pm VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
Intention: Eamonn McGrenaghan, RIP (A)
8:30am MASS
Intention: Sheila & Tony Mills, RIP
Intention: pro populo
10:00am MASS
Intention: Margaret Coleman, RIP (A)

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Funerals in Our Lady of Walsingham Church:

Sharon Ann Murphy, whose Funeral Liturgy will take
place on Thursday, 27th February at 10:00am.
Christopher (“Chris”) Donnelly, whose Funeral Liturgy
will take place on Friday, 28th February at 11:00am.

Our Diocesan Anniversary - New:

As we approach the 175th anniversary of
our foundation (29th September), please
pray that vocations to the Priesthood,
Diaconate and Religious Life will increase.

Petion Slips:

Those that were attached to last weekends newsletter
can be returned to either Church for any intention.

Monday to Friday:

On Monday to Friday of this week we shall offer Pope
Francis’ official Jubilee Year Prayer of Hope at 9:25am.

Corby SVP Foodbank:

At this time, we especially need donations of tea and
coffee; if you can give these items, or any item listed
on previous newsletters, please use the box in Church.

Seven Day Lamp Sponsorship:

The lamps at the statues of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Our Lady of Walsingham, Our Lady of Grace and Saint
Joseph the Worker can be sponsored from 27th April.

✝ Our Lady of Walsingham Rosary Group:

This meets each Wednesday after the 9:30am Mass in
the ‘Holy House’ for half an hour and all are welcome.

“Sing at Mass Day”, Northampton Cathedral:

Join in-person or via their livestream to learn more
about chant at Mass: 22nd February from 12:30pm.

United in the loving embrace of the Holy Family,

Fr Christopher & Fr Wayne

The seven-day candle at the statue of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus burns for:

RIP: Baby Elemae & Baby Kory

The seven-day candle at the statue of
Our Lady of Walsingham burns for:

Eamonn Norton’s Special Birthday

The seven-day candle at the statue
of Our Lady of Grace burns for:

Robert & Betty Robison, RIP

The seven-day ca ndle at the statue
of St Joseph the Worker burns for:

Owen Wells-Johnson, RIP

Shrove Tuesday Pancakes:

All are welcome to come and join fellow parishioners
for pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, 4th March at 9:30am
in Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School.

Seven Day Lamp Benefactors:

We give thanks to God for these lamps that have been
donated to Our Lady of Walsingham Church:
• The Sacred Heart of Jesus: Given by Sarah in loving
memory of her children, Baby Elemae and Baby Kory.
• *Our Lady of Grace: Given by Liz in loving memory
of her parents, Robert and Betty Robison, RIP.
• *Saint Joseph the Worker: Given by Pat in loving
memory of her son, Owen Wells-Johnson, RIP.
NB: Each lamp will burn for several weeks in prayer for
those in whose memory they will be dedicated. *The
green & blue candles for this were blessed in Lourdes.

Parish Jubilee Year Devotions - Pilgrims of Hope:

Bishop David will grant an indulgence to those who
fully participate in the below devotions within our two
parishes. Details will follow but please make a note of
the dates of each devotion in your diary ASAP:

• Spiritual Adoption Novena for the Unborn Child:

This begins on Tuesday, 25th March (Annunciation)
and will conclude on Wednesday, 31st December.

• The Canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis:

Offered in thanksgiving for Carlo’s Canonisation on
Sunday, 27th April there will be a novena of prayer
for the youth of our parishes; this begins on Sunday,
4th May and will conclude on Monday, 12th May.

• An Afternoon with the Blessed Virgin Mary:

This will take place on Saturday, 31st May (Visitation)
and will be a special opportunity to deepen our love
for Our Lady. See the notice overleaf for details and
please promote this among your family and friends.

• Ten Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chaplet:

Starting on Thursday, 7th August and concluding on
Friday, 15th August (Solemnity of the Assumption).
• A 33 Day Marian Consecration: Commencing on
Friday, 22nd August and finishing on Wednesday, 24th
September (Solemnity of Our Lady of Walsingham).
All the above is being coordinated by Janet Northing
who is also making special rosaries and chaplets to
accompany each devotion; these will be offered at
cost and any surplus given to projects associated with
the ‘Holy House’ chapel (more details to follow soon).

Parish Registration and Newsletter:

Overleaf you will find a parish QR code; using this, or
by typing the details below into an internet browser,
will enable you to register with us and to electronically
receive the weekly newsletter! St John Ogilvie Parish
www.caspar.church/me?ID=55993 • Our Lady of
Walsingham Parish: www.caspar.church/me?ID=55990